Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences

The IGPBS provides the first year core curriculum for PhD graduate students interested in becoming biomedical researchers. At the beginning of year two, students select a thesis and research advisor. Depending upon the faculty member chosen, a student will receive a PhD in one of eight doctoral degree granting programs. Students admitted to the IGPBS receive an annual stipend of at least $24,000 plus a tuition waiver, with similar financial support throughout their PhD program. Students may also apply for fellowships that in some cases provide a larger annual stipend (e.g. Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship, Kansas University Training Program in Neurological and Rehabilitation Sciences). Alumni who have been awarded with a fellowship may be viewed on our departmental awards page.

Students admitted to the IGPBS may choose among the following PhD programs in which to receive their degrees.